Jim Harrison, Thornbridge’s MD, reports that a massive 845% increase in exports in the past year has led the way for further investment in production capability at the brewery in 2013. “Unbelievable” says Harrison to the export increase “for a small brewery in the Peak District it’s great to see our beers being enjoyed across […]
Simon Rimmer enlists Britain’s Armed Forces (to serve in the kitchen) in aid of The Soldiers’ Charity TV chef and restaurateur Simon Rimmer is set to host a fundraising dinner at Robinsons Visitors Centre in Stockport, on the 15th November, in support of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. Three Soldiers from 156 Transport Regiment, Royal Logistic […]
Our celebration of British beer: BeerX – which was staged for the first time earlier this year, is set for a triumphant return to Sheffield in March 2014. Once again, our event will represent all facets of British brewing by gathering brewers, licensees, hop growers, barley farmers and other suppliers, industry friends, politicians and, finally, […]
The International Brewing Awards has appointed award-winning beer writer Adrian Tierney-Jones to compile a history of the competition, which dates back to at least 1886. Tierney-Jones, a history graduate as well as a successful beer writer, has been engaged by the competition organisers Brewing Technology Services (BTS), to research the Awards. He will be liaising […]
The Dun Cow in Ollerton, Knutsford has reopened its doors following a £45,000 refurbishment and the arrival of new landlord. Located on Chelford Road, the Robinsons pub will now be run by successful multiple operator Darren Sayle. With many years’ experience in the trade and a full new team, the vision for the Dun Cow […]
After months of anticipation Wye Valley Brewery has opened it’s doors and welcomed in Microdat clients and brewers from around the country to view their new two million pound brewhouse. Designed, built and commissioned by Leeds based Microdat the new brewhouse includes state of the art technology that see’s the total eradication of steam usage […]
This is the second year that our Business Awards have been scheduled to coincide with BeerX, SIBA’s annual celebration of all that is Great about British beer and the British independent brewing industry. BeerX 2014 is at iceSheffield – the Yorkshire city’s prestigious local, national and international skating and events venue – from 12-15 March. […]
Three award winning Yorkshire breweries have collaborated to launch a mixed pack of craft beer that has won a listing in selected Majestic stores. The ‘Yorkshire Six Pack’ features two beers from each of West Yorkshire based Saltaire Brewery, Vale of York based Rudgate Brewery and Wolds based Wold Top Brewery and represents the variety […]
The Beer Academy has made its annual award of “Honorary Beer Academy Sommelier” to recognise two people who have made an exceptional contribution to promoting the public understanding of beer. This year’s recipients are Mark Dorber and Anders Kissmeyer; Beer Academy Director, Simon Jackson said “Anders and Mark came to beer from different countries and […]
A BIRKENHEAD brewer is feeling anything but bitter after one of his beers was named the best in the North West. Peerless Brewing Company only started brewing its Peerless Pale cask ale this year – and it has now been named the region’s champion “standard bitter” by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). To read […]